Binding for linoleum tops



June 23, 1931. A. VANDERVELD BINDING FOR LINOLEUM TOPS Filed Sept. 17, 1930 ml'ox'ue s Patented June 23, 1931 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE-1 I ANTHONY VANDERVELD, F GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR 'IO GRAND RAPIDS STORE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, A CORPORATION OF MICHIGAN BINDING- FOR LINOLEUM TOPS 1 This invention relates to edge binding means for linoleum tops of tables, desks, counters or the like, and is more particularly concerned with a very practical, simple and novel construction wherein a sheet metal under-supporting frame may be utilized to carry a flat metal plate above which linoleum is placed to serve as the top covering for the table, counter or the like, and the edges of the linoleum bound and coveredand protected from injuryby metal binding strips which are held in place in a very simple and novel manner so that when once connected they are held securely in place and the edges of the linoleum are retained against upward movement and disconnection from the binding strips.

Understanding of the invention for the attainment of the ends stated may be had from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which,

' Fig. 1 is a perspective View of a table having a linoleum covered top with its edges bound in I accordance with my invention.

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary enlarged plan view illustrative of the manner in which the binding strip is applied, and

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary enlarged vertical section substantially on the plane of line 33 of Fig. 1.

Like reference characters refer to like parts in the different figures of the drawings' In the construction of the table, counter or other top structure, an open rectangular frame made of sheet metal is provided, the sides and ends of which are of identical form, differing only in length. Each includes an outer vertical section 1 of sheet metal which is bent inwardly to lie horizontally, making the upper horizontal edge 2 from the inner end portion of which is a depending 11p or flange 3; while at the lower edge of the outer vertical section 1 the metal is bent inwardly making a horizontal flange or hp 4. The

ends of the side and end members of the frame are welded together to make a strong reinforced, rigid and durable supporting frame structure. The upper horizontal edge at a plurality of preferably equally spaced apart points has upwardly extending bosses 5 Application filed September 17, 1930. Serial No. 482,456.

nection with the present invention.

The linoleum upper wearing member 7 is located above and supported on a horizontal metal plate 8 which liesagainst the upper sides of the bosses 5 and is permanently secured thereto, preferably by spot welding; The linoleum covering 7 is placed over the plate 8 after it has been permanently secured in place and the binding'strips around the edges of the linoleum thereafter applied. Theilinoleum may be glued or otherwise secured to the upper surface of the plate. 8.

Thebinding strips, of which twoare used, each consists of an intermediate section '9 and two end 1 sections 9a turned at right angles therefrom. The intermediate'sections '9 are of a length. to apply directly to the side of the linoleum cover, while each of the end sect ons 9a is one-half ofthe length of an end of the linoleum cover whereby the free ends of said side sections of the two bindmg strips come together and abut midway between the sidesof the table or counter.

This is indicated fully in Fig. 1.

The binding strips are of: sheet metal, preferably brass, each having annpwardly and inwardly extending flange as indicated at 9 and an inwardly extending horizontal'flange 10, from which, at spaced apart points, substantially triangular spaced tongues 11 ex tend horizontally inward and of a length such that when the binding stripsfar-e in place, the inner ends of the tongues extend beyond the inner sides of the downwardly turned lips or flanges3 previously described.

The outer edges of-the linoleum are cut at a downwardly and inwardly inclined angle and the outer flanges of the binding strips inclined upwardly and inwardly to correspond therewith;

The intermediate side section of .a binding strip is applied tothe side edge; of the cover, the tongues 11 being passed underneath the plate 8 and between the upwardly projecting bosses 5 which extend far enough above the upper side of the horizontal ledge 2 that the tongues may pass readily through the spaces left therefor. The end sections 9a of the border strips are readily bent to a position at right angles with the side sections through notches, one indicated at 1 2 in Fig. 3, between the end sections and the side section of the'border strips so that the said tongues 11 thereon pass readily between the bosses 5 and underneath the plate 8. After the binding strips have been positioned in place the inner ends of the tongues are bent downwardly as indicated at 13 in Fig. 3 securely locking the binding strips in place and against detachment.

The construction;described is of a very practical and efficient form and one which can be readily manufactured economically. The edges of the linoleum cover 7 are protected from injury and the bindin strips are held from any possibility'of disconnection or disassociation from the linoleum cover or the supporting structure over which the cover is placed. The invention is defined in the appended claims and is to be considered comprehensive of all forms'of structure coming within their scope.

I claim:

1. In a construction of the class described, a horizontal supporting frame having spaced apart upwardly extending bosses thereon,

a sheet metal plate located over the supporting frame resting on and secured to said bosses, a linoleum cover over said plate, and a binding strip of metal around the edges of said plate and linoleum and engaging there.- against, said binding strip having parts extending therefrom underneath the plate, over said frame and between said .bosses engaging with said frame to'secure the strip against disconnection.

2. In a construction ofthe class described,

an open. rectangular supporting frame of metal having upwardly extending supporting bosses at its upper side, a flat metal plate located over, resting upon and secured to said bosses, a linoleum cover over said plate coextensive therewith, and a binding strip locatedaround and bearing againstthe edge .ture.

downwardly and outwardly inclined edges of said cover and having means extending therefrom underneath said plate between said bosses andconnecting with the frame to secure said flange against removal or dis-' engagement fro-m the edges of the cover.

4:. A construction of the class described co1nprising, a rectangular open supporting frame of sheet metal having sides and ends, each with an upper horizontal ledge,'jan outer vertical face extendingldownwardly from the outer edge of said ledge, and an inner vertical flange extending downwardly from the inner edge of said .ledge,-supporting bosses on and extending above said horizontal ledge a short distance, a plate of flat metal .resting on and secured thereto covering said frame and the-open space within it, a cover of wearing material coextensive with and oversaid plate and cover bearing thereagainst and having integral tongues extending inwardly under said platelbetween the bosses, said tongues being bent downwardly at their inner ends over the corners on said frame between the ledges. and said :inner vertical flanges extending downwardly from said ledges.

In testimony whereof I affix my signa- ANTHONY VANDERVELD.

of saidplate and .lineoleum' c0ver,.said binding strip being provided with spaced tongues extending inwardly over said frame between the'bosses and under said plate, said tongues at their inner ends being bent downwardly to-e'ngage with'the inner sides of the frame.

3. In a construction of the class described, an open rectangular supporting frame of sheet metal, bosses pressed upwardly from and above the upper sideof said frame said bosses being spaced from each other around the frame and having horizontal upper sides, a flat metal plate located over, resting upon 

